A Program that Unleashes Ideas
The two-year NSF Engines Development Awards aim to unleash ideas, talent, pathways, and resources as regional economies grow through through research and partnerships. These awards are part of the broader NSF Engines program, which supports projects across key technology and challenge areas identified in the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Among these are quantum technologies, an emerging field with the potential to revolutionize multiple industries by enabling world-changing innovations that strengthen economic and national security.
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A Project that Seeds Future Growth
Through this development award, the CQE-led team will build data-driven strategies in two critical areas: translating quantum innovation into practice and building an inclusive quantum workforce. Activities will include community workshops; the development of forecast reports, asset maps, and other critical data; and partner engagement. This work will foster sustainable ecosystem growth and provide the roadmap for a future NSF Engines application, which may provide up to $160 million in funding for the region.
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A Region that is Ready
Chicagoland is already a key driver of US leadership in quantum technologies, and this development award will leverage our world-leading expertise, unparalleled government investment, and diverse industry base to ensure that the US reaps the benefits of this emerging field.
